---
title: "Award of Provision of Microsoft EES Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780487"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE"
published: "2024-12-20"
---

# Award of Provision of Microsoft EES Licences

Buyer: UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780487

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## Summary

The UHI Executive Office has awarded a contract for the Provision of Microsoft EES Licences in the category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement, tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands on behalf of several Academic Partners including UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, and others, follows a Mini Competition via Lot 1 of the Software Licence Resellers Agreement (ITS4042 SU). The contract was awarded on 20 December 2024, and the tender period is set to commence on 2 January 2025. The procurement stage is Award, and the contract, valued between £964,566.72 and £1,064,733.12, is currently active. The key location for this procurement is Inverness, Scotland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licences and IT services, providing a platform for growth through collaboration with a prestigious academic institution. Companies like Phoenix Software, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space. Businesses in the IT sector, particularly those with experience in providing large-scale software solutions to educational institutions, stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. The collaborative nature of the project, involving multiple educational partners, also suggests potential for additional future contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of Academic Partners, have a requirement for the Provision of Microsoft EES Licences.It should be noted that this Contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of the Academic Partners stated below:- UHI Executive Office- UHI Argyll- UHI Inverness- UHI Moray- UHI North, West and Hebrides- UHI Perth- UHI Orkney- UHI Shetland- Highland Theological College- Sabhal Mor Ostaig

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520806 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER; DELOITTE; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PLANET OCEAN; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 11:09 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520806

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

## Provenance

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